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Car One Hendra take great pride in offering their clients personalised, and friendly service at all times. 

Conveniently located in Hendra, the business is a member of the Repco Auto Tech training program, ensuring their technicians are kept fully up to date with modern vehicle repair methods. 

Car One Hendra have a wealth of experience in servicing all makes and models, including commercial fleet vehicles. As a Repco Authorised Service Centre, they have a commitment to high quality workmanship, ensuring the very best in automotive care.

As you anticipate the excitement of your upcoming road trip, it's easy to focus on the destinations and the fun moments awaiting you. However, ensuring your vehicle is in prime condition is just as important as planning your route and packing your bags. Taking the time to prepare your car for the journey ahead can prevent unwanted surprises and keep your trip on track. Things to check Before you set out on your road trip, ensure your vehicle is ready for the journey. Here’s a checklist to guide you: Oil Level and Quality: Verify the oil level and condition. If it's time for an oil change, do it to keep your engine running smoothly. Tyre Pressure and Tread: Check your tyre pressure and tread depth. Properly inflated tyres with good tread help prevent blowouts and improve fuel efficiency. Brake Functionality: Inspect your brakes for wear and tear. They should respond quickly and effectively to avoid safety hazards. Battery Condition: Make sure your battery is fully charged and free from corrosion to prevent unexpected breakdowns. Fluid Levels: Ensure all essential fluids, like coolant, brake fluid, transmission fluid, and windshield washer fluid, are topped off. Lights and Signals: Verify that all your lights and signals are functioning correctly, including headlights, brake lights, and turn signals. Wipers and Blades: Check the condition of your windshield wipers. Clear vision is crucial, so replace them if needed. Emergency Kit: Pack a roadside emergency kit with jumper cables, a spare tire, a jack, and basic tools to handle minor issues. Air Conditioning and Heating: Test your AC and heating systems to ensure they are working well, as you might encounter different weather conditions. Belt and Hose Inspection: Look for signs of cracking or wear on belts and hoses. Address any issues to avoid potential breakdowns. Importance of regular servicing Regular car servicing plays a vital role in keeping your vehicle in optimal condition, ensuring it remains dependable and safe for all your travels. It goes beyond just prepping for a road trip; it's about maintaining the overall health and longevity of your car. Regular car servicing is a fundamental aspect of vehicle ownership. It ensures your car remains safe, efficient, and reliable, providing you with peace of mind every time you hit the road. For professional and thorough car servicing, consider visiting the experienced team at Car One Hendra in Hendra. Our technicians are dedicated to keeping your vehicle in peak condition, ready for any journey you undertake. By taking these proactive steps, you’re not only preparing your car but also setting the stage for a memorable and trouble-free road trip. Safe travels!

Taking the time to prepare your car for the journey ahead can prevent unwanted surprises and keep your trip on track.

Road Trip Prep: Must-Do Car Maintenance

Owning a vehicle comes with a list of responsibilities, and among the most important is ensuring its regular maintenance. One key aspect of car care that often raises questions is logbook servicing. If you're a car owner trying to navigate the world of vehicle maintenance, understanding logbook servicing is essential. We can perform fully qualified log book servicing on a wide range of makes and models including: Holden, Ford, Mazda, Toyota, Nissan, BMW, Audi, Hyundai, Honda, Kia - and many more. By adhering to the logbook schedule, you’re ensuring that each part of your car is inspected and maintained at the appropriate intervals. Whether you're driving a brand-new model or a trusty older vehicle, staying informed about logbook servicing can save you money in the long run and keep your car running smoothly for years to come. We don't have to have a physical log book in order to do a Log Book Service - it just means we follow the manufacturers guidelines. We can certainly provide you with a log book to help you record your cars service history, which will be a benefit if you ever decide to sell your vehicle.  Many people believe they must go back to a car dealership for New Car Log Book servicing in order to maintain the warranty. Actually, the ACCC have consistently confirmed that under Australian Law, you are free to have your car service carried out by a mechanic or service centre of your choice provided they are qualified to do so. See our video to learn more.  They say that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure! This is especially so with cars and why vehicle manufacturers specify regular log book services. Whether it be checking the serpentine belts, replacing the brake pads, inspecting the shock absorbers or filling the transmission fluid, the actual tasks carried out in each log book services are carefully designed to be carried out at specific intervals and thereby keep your car running at optimal performance. Staying on top of log book services also ensures that your vehicle's warranty will be upheld. The expert team at Car One Hendra are fully qualified to conduct your vehicle's next Log Book Service, so contact us today and book it in. For a qualified Log Book Service at a competitive price, see the team at Car One Hendra or book online. 

For a qualified Log Book Service at a competitive price, see the team at Car One Hendra

Log book servicing in Hendra

Keep your cool, without global warming. A proactive car air conditioning approach to protecting our environment.  As Australia begins phasing down HFC use (from January 2018), many new vehicle manufacturers may be switching to new air conditioning systems using the more environmentally friendly refrigerant R-1234yf, instead of R-134a. The benefits of using R-1234yf "Twelve Thirty Four", as R-1234yf is sometimes known, is an HFO type refrigerant delivering high performance, resulting in a more efficient air-conditioning system, fewer emissions and reduced fuel consumption. Hydrofluoroolefins (HFO's) have a double carbon bond meaning they trap less heat in the atmosphere than Hydrofluorocarbons (HFC's) and break down faster. Importantly, R-1234yf systems are specifically engineered to prevent refrigerant leakage and loss, including into the interior of the vehicle. The leakage of refrigerants contributes considerably to greenhouse gases. Why the switch? Older type refrigerants accumulate in the upper atmosphere as greenhouse gases and contribute significantly to Global Warming for a considerable time. In the mid-'90s, the old R-12 (or Freon), which takes a long time to break down into a non-greenhouse gas, was replaced with R134a, which breaks down much quicker. R-1234yf takes that improvement to the next level, breaking down in less than half the time of R-134a (and a fraction of the time R-12 can take). R-134a will remain in use for some time and a licensed mechanic can still service R-134a air con systems, but new vehicles will likely use the new systems with R-1234yf. Some already are. Irrespective of what type of refrigerant your car air conditioner uses, a car service workshop undertaking air conditioner service must have the right knowledge and equipment to handle these gases responsibly. You should always take your car to a mechanic with the skills and specialist equipment to undertake air conditioning service safely and correctly.

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Trust, experience & knowledge ... You can rely on your Local and Independent Repco Authorised Service centre, Car One Hendra to service and repair your vehicle. As a Repco Authorised Service centre, Car One Hendra use quality parts and lubricants and employ state of the art diagnostic equipment and repair methods. What’s more, our fully qualified technicians have access to the latest service information, bulletins and training through the Australia wide Repco Auto Tech program. We provide a full range of automotive services right here in Hendra and surrounding areas, all backed by our Repco Authorised Service Nationwide Warranty and fully supported at over 500 Service Centres right across Australia. So rest assured - your car is in safe hands.

As a Repco Authorised Service centre, we use quality parts and lubricants and employ state of the art diagnostic equipment and repair methods.

Car One Hendra - Our expertise & knowledge

Modern radiator coolants not only protect your car from overheating, or the fluid from freezing, they also protect the radiator system from corrosion. Car One Hendra in Hendra are very knowledgeable and experienced in looking after these systems.  It is recommended that you exchange your radiator coolant fluid every two years or 40,000 km's whichever comes first. However the size of the engine, the climate in your area, the age of your current coolant, and the total miles that have been driven can all affect the need to replace the coolant in your radiator. Knowing when to replenish your radiator fluid isn't always easy - obviously, when it has gone a dirty brown colour it's a sign it probably needs to be flushed and replaced - however even fresh-looking coolant could have lost its corrosion protection properties and without measuring its reserve alkalinity there's no signal that it is no longer protecting your vehicle components, and it could even be doing more damage than good. Maintaining good coolant means your radiator system will be much better protected from corrosion and will have a longer life span, it will help prevent you from having to replace expensive engine components. At Car One Hendra in Hendra at your request, we will perform a full 65 Point Vehicle Inspection report for free as part of any minor, major or log book service. Part of this inspection includes checking the level and condition of coolant in your system and the written report will advise you if we feel a radiator flush, fluid replacement or any repairs are required to maintain the performance of your vehicle.

Even if it looks clean, your coolant still might need replacing!

Radiator Coolant

Faulty and low charge batteries are to be avoided. Don't wait till you're stranded somewhere on the side of the road, hoping for a jump start. It is easy to have your car, bike, truck battery tested or charged up at Car One Hendra in Hendra.  Often issues occur because we have all reduced how much we drive or decided to only rely on one car (as petrol prices skyrocket!) and have left the other in the garage. But did you know that batteries can still discharge even when your car isn't in use? - ask Car One Hendra about a battery test today!  Our technicians do a battery load test as part of the 65 Point Vehicle Inspection Report that comes free with every car service. If you have concerns, we can do a stand-alone battery test and inspection right here in Hendra. Car Battery FAQ How do I know if my battery is getting flat or low? The most obvious sign of a flat battery is when your car won't start, but modern motor vehicles can show symptoms like non-essential functions not operating correctly - things like idle stop-start function not working, or the car's air-conditioning not working effectively.
Other signs you might need a new car battery include: Vehicle is slow to start Engine won't start Dash Lights work, but engine won't start Constantly needing a jump start Film or corrosion on the battery Cracked swollen or leaky battery Rotten egg smell under the hood Do I need a new car battery? The most obvious sign of a flat battery is when your car won't start. Modern motor vehicles can show symptoms like the idle stop-start not working or the car's air-conditioning not working to full capacity.

Other signs include cracked, dirty or leaky batteries, a rotten egg smell under the hood of your car, or regularly needing a jump start or recharge. The best way to know if you need a new battery is to get a car battery test at {{{businessName}}} Does a flat battery use more fuel? Yes! When your car battery is running flat, the alternator works harder to recharge the battery. This added load on the engine means it burns more fuel. Where can I buy a new car battery? Come in and see us! As a Repco Authorised Service Centre, {{{businessName}}} have access to the highest quality batteries to suit most vehicles. Who can test my car battery? {{{businessName}}} can do a battery load test. Phone us or visit the workshop today. Why choose {{{businessName}}} for a battery test? If you have concerns about your vehicle's performance, it is wise to get your battery tested at a full-service workshop like {{{businessName}}} rather than at a parts store. That's because we take into consideration the whole vehicle and can diagnose any deeper issues. There is nothing worse than replacing your car battery only to find the problem actually lies elsewhere… except maybe being told your battery test is fine with no explanation for your ongoing issues! Can my car battery be recharged? Yes, in fact the battery is being recharged by the alternator in your car whenever the engine is running. Sometimes this fix isn't enough, and your battery requires an external recharge. It's best to ask the professionals like our team at {{{businessName}}} about this, as you could void the battery warranty by recharging it yourself. Sometimes external recharging is not the best option because every battery eventually reaches a point in its life where replacement is the only answer to avoid unexpected breakdowns. Can I fit my battery myself? The short answer is yes...But! Modern vehicles are “computers on wheels”, so if you decide to DIY you must follow proper installation procedures to avoid damaging the ECM (Engine Control Module) and TCM (Transmission Control Module). Plus, if the battery gets incorrectly installed, items like the radio, the navigation system and security codes may need to be professionally reset. Talk to {{{businessName}}} today. We can recommend the right battery for your needs and install it for you. 

Ever replaced your battery only to find your car problem wasn't fixed? Don't be left feeling flat, get your battery tested at a full service workshop.

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